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CINCINNATI -- The yin and yang of Carlos Zambrano has been on full display over the last 10 days. The rogue warrior who smashes Gatorade dispensers and blows off team charters was absent Friday night at Great American Ball Park, replaced by the dominating pitcher who can also beat you with one swing of the bat. But after earning his 100th career victory in a 2-1 triumph over Cincinnati, Zambrano vowed to retire in five years. "After this contract, I'm gone," he said. "I'll betcha $100. I'm serious." In his first start since serving a six-game suspension, he hit a solo home run for a 2-0 lead in the fifth and threw 6 2/3 shutout innings. Many consider...

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CINCINNATI -- The yin and yang of Carlos Zambrano has been on full display over the last 10 days.
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